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WI SB64

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Van Wanggaard

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the penalty for intentionally injuring a law enforcement or fire department animal from a Class I felony to a Class H felony (up to $10,000 fine and/or 6 years imprisonment)

  • Increases the penalty for intentionally causing the death of a law enforcement or fire department animal from a Class H felony to a Class G felony (up to $25,000 fine and/or 10 years imprisonment)

  • Applies to animals used by law enforcement agencies or fire departments to perform official functions or duties

  • Restitution requirements remain in place, including veterinary care expenses or replacement animal costs

Legislative Description

Injuring or killing a police or fire animal and providing a penalty.

Last Action

Representative Billings added as a cosponsor

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety2/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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